About 12431/ 12432 Thiruvananathapuram Central – Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express
The 12431/12432 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express, popularly known as the Trivandrum Rajdhani, connects Kerala’s capital with Delhi. It is one of the important long-distance premium trains linking Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) and Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM).
Train 12431 Rajdhani Express runs from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Hazrat Nizamuddin, while 12432 operates in the return direction. The train covers a journey of around 2,840 km and passes through major parts of Kerala, the Konkan region, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan before reaching Delhi. Current online timetable sources show 12431 taking roughly 45 hours 50 minutes, although passengers should always check the latest timetable before booking.
Important stations on the route include:
Kollam Junction, Alappuzha, Ernakulam Junction, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod, Mangaluru Junction, Madgaon Junction, Panvel Junction, Vasai Road, Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ratlam Junction, Kota Junction
The Rajdhani Express offers First AC, AC 2 Tier and AC 3 Tier accommodation. It is a popular option for passengers travelling between Kerala and Delhi because of its long-distance connectivity and premium Rajdhani service. Current railway availability records also list these three AC classes for the service.
12431/Thiruvananathapuram Central – Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express Route, Schedule & Time Table –
| Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | Halt |
| TVC | Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum) | 19:15 | ||
| QLN | Kollam Junction (Quilon) | 20:10 | 20:12 | 2m |
| ALLP | Alappuzha (Alleppey) | 21:23 | 21:25 | 2m |
| ERS | Ernakulam Junction (South) | 22:30 | 22:35 | 5m |
| TCR | Thrissur (Trichur) | 23:47 | 23:50 | 3m |
| SRR | Shoranur Junction | 0:45 | 0:50 | 5m |
| CLT | Kozhikode Main (Calicut) | 2:03 | 2:06 | 3m |
| CAN | Kannur Main (Cannanore) | 3:23 | 3:26 | 3m |
| MAJN | Mangaluru Junction (Mangalore) | 5:20 | 5:30 | 10m |
| UD | Udupi | 7:02 | 7:04 | 2m |
| KAWR | Karwar | 9:50 | 9:52 | 2m |
| MAO | Madgaon Junction | 10:55 | 11:05 | 10m |
| SWV | Sawantwadi Road | 12:18 | 12:20 | 2m |
| RN | Ratnagiri | 15:15 | 15:20 | 5m |
| PNVL | Panvel Junction | 20:40 | 20:45 | 5m |
| BSR | Vasai Road | 22:30 | 22:35 | 5m |
| BRC | Vadodara Junction | 3:37 | 3:53 | 16m |
| KOTA | Kota Junction | 10:45 | 10:55 | 10m |
| NZM | Hazrat Nizamuddin | 16:55 |
12432/Hazrat Nizamuddin – Thiruvananthapuram Central Rajdhani Express Route, Schedule & Time Table –
| Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | Halt |
| NZM | Hazrat Nizamuddin | 10:55 | ||
| KOTA | Kota Junction | 15:30 | 15:40 | 10m |
| BRC | Vadodara Junction | 22:18 | 22:36 | 18m |
| BSR | Vasai Road | 3:10 | 3:15 | 5m |
| PNVL | Panvel Junction | 4:25 | 4:30 | 5m |
| RN | Ratnagiri | 10:20 | 10:25 | 5m |
| SWV | Sawantwadi Road | 13:10 | 13:12 | 2m |
| MAO | Madgaon Junction | 14:35 | 14:45 | 10m |
| KAWR | Karwar | 15:42 | 15:44 | 2m |
| UD | Udupi | 19:02 | 19:04 | 2m |
| MAJN | Mangaluru Junction (Mangalore) | 20:40 | 20:50 | 10m |
| CAN | Kannur Main (Cannanore) | 22:55 | 22:58 | 3m |
| CLT | Kozhikode Main (Calicut) | 0:15 | 0:18 | 3m |
| SRR | Shoranur Junction | 1:35 | 1:40 | 5m |
| TCR | Thrissur (Trichur) | 2:27 | 2:30 | 3m |
| ERS | Ernakulam Junction (South) | 4:05 | 4:10 | 5m |
| ALLP | Alappuzha (Alleppey) | 5:00 | 5:02 | 2m |
| QLN | Kollam Junction (Quilon) | 6:25 | 6:27 | 2m |
| TVC | Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum) | 8:00 |
12431/ 12432 Thiruvananathapuram Central – Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express Fare & Coach Position Seat Map
The 12431/12432 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express offers premium air-conditioned travel between Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) and Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM). The train generally provides First AC (1A), AC 2 Tier (2A) and AC 3 Tier (3A) accommodation. Current fare listings for the complete journey show approximately ₹4,005 in 3A, ₹5,350 in 2A and ₹8,770 in 1A for 12431, though the final fare can vary depending on booking date, quota and applicable railway charges.
Coach Position
The commonly listed LHB coach arrangement includes:
Engine – EOG – B1 to B12 – Pantry Car – A1 to A5 – H1 – H2 – EOG
Here:
- B1–B12: AC 3 Tier coaches
- A1–A5: AC 2 Tier coaches
- H1–H2: First AC coaches
- PC: Pantry Car
- EOG: Generator/Luggage coach
Coach composition can change due to operational requirements. Passengers should therefore check the live coach indicator on the platform before boarding. Current online coach-position sources also show this 12×3A, 5×2A and 2×1A configuration.
Seat Map
Seat layouts vary by travel class:
- 3A: Three berths on one side and two side berths
- 2A: Two berths on one side with side upper and side lower berths
- 1A: Private cabins and coupes, offering more space and privacy
Train Coach Position And Seat Layout:-
First Class Coach (1A):-
Second Tier AC Coach (2A):-
Third AC coach(3A):-
